CAMH News & Stories
In the headlines or behind the scenes, CAMH stories always aim to inform, engage, and enlighten.
Two New Artificial Intelligence Scientists Join CAMH
CAMH continues to strengthen its leadership in brain science and the responsible development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care with the addition of two new scientists. Drs. Fiona Coutts and Ariel Rokem, whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, data science, and clinical care, have joined one of Canada’s largest and most active computational mental health research ecosystems through the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics (KCNI).
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Bridging the Gap: Supporting Recovery at the Intersection of Mental Healthcare and Justice
CAMH's Forensic Psychiatry Division aims to change this paradigm and shape the future of forensic care. The specialized program provides comprehensive care and services for people with serious forms of mental illness who have come into contact with the law, bringing together scientists, stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary partners from across Ontario.
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CAMH’s response to the Recommendation of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to Indefinitely Delay the Inclusion of Mental Illness as a Sole Underlying Condition for MAiD
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) supports the proposed recommendation of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to indefinitely delay the inclusion of mental illness as a sole underlying condition for MAiD. Over the past number of years, CAMH has made several submissions to government committees related to MAiD and mental illness, all of which have raised concerns about the proposed expansion. The three principal concerns are:
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Meet the 2018 Innovation in Teaching Nominees
Profiles on the individuals and teams nominated for the 2018 Innovation in Teaching award, the Ivan Silver Award for Excellence in Educational Mentorship.
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People with schizophrenia account for more than 1 in 10 suicide cases
Suicide risk assessments early in the course of illness should be emphasized, researchers say
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CAMH gets together in spirit of reconciliation
The theme of reconciliation was woven through the events hosted at CAMH in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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The Beauty & the Beast of Workaholism
Dr. Katy Kamkar talks about workaholism, its complexity and the need to achieve balance
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Ivan Silver Award Recognizes Excellence in Educational Mentorship
Meet the winner of the 2018 Innovation in Teaching Award.
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Celebrating our biggest year yet!
The CAMH and CAMH Foundation 2017/18 Annual Report is now online!
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CAMH hosts CBC’s White Coat, Black Art
Show delves into the struggles faced by families when their children with high needs age out of the pediatric health care system
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Phenomenal Philanthropy
CAMH and CAMH Foundation | Annual Report | 2017–2018
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